Rosendale, NY is a small rural town located in the Hudson Valley region of New York. It has a population of 5,799 people and a population density of 288 people per square mile, making it much less densely populated than the rest of the United States.
There are plenty of businesses and organizations to explore in Rosendale, such as the historic Rosendale Theatre, which hosts year-round film screenings and concerts; The Rosendale Farmers' Market, where you can buy fresh produce from local farmers; Community Free Library for residents who enjoy reading; and the Wallkill Valley Railway Museum, which displays antique railroad locomotives.
Outdoor activities abound in Rosendale too. Residents can take advantage of nearby hiking trails along the Rondout Creek or have an adventure on kayak trips through its calm waters. Fishing is also popular with locals as well as boating and swimming at Lake Minnewaska State Park Preserve. In addition to these activities, local sporting events like baseball games at Lattintown Park draw large crowds each year.
The population in Rosendale is 5,799. There are 290 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Rosendale is 50.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Rosendale is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Rosendale
- 52.9% are married
- 9.0% are divorced
- 28.7% are married with children
- 11.1% have children, but are single
Race in Rosendale
- 93.4% are White
- 0.8% are Black
- 1.1% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander